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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,308.90, 33,546.93 and 13,697.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,308.90, 33,546.93 and 13,697.90 is: 18,903.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,308.90 : 33,546.93 = 13,697.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,308.90/33,546.93 = 13,697.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,308.90x = 33,546.93 × 13,697.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,308.90x = 459,522,492.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,522,492.45/24,308.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,903.47

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